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Public Consultation on the reform of VAT rates

The Taxation and Customs Union, part of the EU Commission, organize a public consultation on the reform of VAT rates.

Date: 20 Feb’17

The Taxation and Customs Union, part of the EU Commission, organize a public consultation on the reform of VAT rates. The target group for this consultation include: businesses, national administrations or authorities, academics, tax experts, representative organisations and the general public. The period of consultation is from 20th of December 2016 to 20th May 2017.

The major objectives of this consultation involve obtaining stakeholders views' on the following aspects:

The need for EU action in the field of VAT rates;

The proper balance between harmonization and Member States autonomy in setting VAT rates;

The problems and risks linked to differentiation of VAT rates within the Single Market;

The desirable direction for reform

Stakeholders' views on the proposed policy options.

To submit your contribution, fill in this questionnaire and for more detailed information can be read here.